Couple worried about bills. | Newsreel

Data reveals full post-pandemic rent spike

Renters in Brisbane are paying more than $13,000 a year extra to a rent a house since the pandemic and more than $10,000 extra annually for units. New research from
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Queensland regions keep ATO investigators busy

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received more than 10,000 tip-offs from Queenslanders last financial year, with the state’s regional centres topping the nation in
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Unit complex. | Newsreel

Complex laws the key to harmonious living

As the housing crisis increases the demand for high-density living, a series of seminars is being rolled out across south-east Queensland to help the people tasked with
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Construction site. | Newsreel

Housing projects fast-tracked through new pathway

By Steve Zeppa The Queensland Government has fast-tracked 11 development projects, including a master-planned community on the Gold Coast, to boost housing supply in the
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Plan to ease car park burden for developers

By Steve Zeppa Developments in inner-city suburbs will have new car parking requirements under a Brisbane City Council proposal to make housing more affordable. Public
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Apartments. | Newsreel

High-rise apartment approvals collapse in August

A more than 16 percent drop in building approvals for unit complexes drove an overall decrease in the number of dwellings approved in August, reversing recent
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The Star Gold Coast secures luxury Hyatt hotel

The Hyatt hotel group will introduce its luxury brand Andaz into the Australia-Pacific region through a presence at The Star Gold Coast integrated resort. Hyatt
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House with lots of windows. | Newsreel

Brisbane stars in energy efficiency build costs

Brisbane homeowners looking to make their new houses energy efficient have a financial advantage over the rest of the country. An industry study has found the cost to
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New hotel for Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane. | Newsreel

New hotel plan for Howard Smith Wharves

A 77-room, nine-storey hotel will replace Felons Barrel Hall at Howard Smith Wharves, under plans proposed by Artemus Group. It is being widely reported that a
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Two women on a construction site. | Newsreel

Construction’s annual workforce shortfall hits 130,000

Australia’s building and construction industry needs an additional 130,000 workers this year to overcome shortages. New figures revealed in Master Builders
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